I simply got an extra lens cover, cut a hole in the front and I simply used sticky putty to fix an ND filter to it and use it like that and it works great...
I just got one of these yesterday. Excellent lens, sharpness and depth of field is incredible at all apertures. I'm old school enough to remember when manual lenses were pretty much all that existed, so no problems for me using the Rokinon 14mm. On my Canon 5D, I can use Live View for focusing using the camera's LCD or the 5" Feelworld monitor (which has a focus peaking option) that I normally use for video work.
Having to manually focus doesn’t bother me but you need to have good vision imgs.love/RokinonLens or wear your glasses/contacts. I use this for weather, architecture, landscapes, family portraits, and sometimes even birth photography. I need more equipment for astrophotography but that is on my list.
If you want to use this lens for videography, there's a cine version of it with smooth aperture, for no clicking and smooth lighting. Optically it's the same lens.
Thanks for turning me on to this lens. It looks like the picture quality is great for the price. I will use it for still photography so it being a manual lens doesn't bother me. It's not the kind of lens for sports or fast action so taking a little more time for manual adjustments isn't a problem.
Unfortunately mine just died after 6 years. I loved this lens for landscape and Astro. Worked great on my Nikon and adapted to my Sonys, but something came loose inside and the barrel shifts back and forth. Camera shop advised that this lens is sealed and isn't manufactured to be able to repair internally. I am about to buy another one though. Still cheaper than $2k for the Nikon version.
Never tried astro-photography hmm.....you really should, take a picture of a dark night sky with an 400 iso and a 5 to 10 min exposure with a polar aligned equatorial mount and BOOM, the beautiful milky way in all its glory, yet completely invisible to the naked eye....incredible!
I have this lens, was going to sell it when I got a 16-35mm lens but then looked at used prices. FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR worth more than $200 CAD to me so I keep it and never use it. But when I do use it. WOW.
It is AWESOME for astrophotography. I've been using it mostly for that. Super sharp, but it has some distorsion and vigneting, which I'm ok with. Try it, you'll love it. Oh, and very nice review.
@@nhqbill Yeah, if I shoot in darker places I might go up to iso 800 and the lens at f2.8. If I’m outside or in a well lit place I use iso 400 and use the lens around f4 to get a sharper image. Try not to go much higher than iso 800, as the image might get grainy... ;)
Not bad with an APSC format either... I shoot with both full frame A7iii and crop sensor A6600 - the Samyang gives me a very useful 21mm equivalent on the crop camera and the corner sharpness actualy improves...
Does anyone know the name of the music kicks in from 0.24 ??? I am looking for that music for about 6months now. Also great content. I am a big fan of Samyang lenses. They are amazing.
Hey! The song is called "Be Yourself" by FASSounds, and is only found on artlist.io. If you use my link in the description you get 2 months for free when you sign up :)
I loved your review and wanted to say thank you! I just bought the lens instead of getting a zoom. I don't really need a zoom. But id didn't want to sacrifice the depth by getting an F4 lens. So thanks again. You are a top geezer. A TOP geezer
I just bought (used one) SAMYANG 14mm f/2.8 for my SONY ZV-E10, and I'm trying to make some settings for vlogging... 1st problem I had is about that lens is not compatible, and I fixed it, after that 2nd problem is like when I move from a side to a side (while filming) the image kinda late, and now It works properly (happened for like 5 min) . So I would like to know what could it be, and what settings You recommend for vlogging on my SONY ZV-E10 with this amazing lens. Thank You.
@@oinosamuel Hey Sam! Thanks for the comment! I got mine on amazon, although with free shipping. Shipping and import taxes to Nairobi might be high. Check out this link: www.amazon.com/Samyang-SY14M-C-Ultra-Fixed-Angle/dp/B006MI1T4A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DHK0OA1CTSGT&keywords=samyang+14mm&qid=1556236703&s=gateway&sprefix=samyang+14%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1 Hope you find a good deal ;)
Fantastic Review as always! I recently purchased the Samyang 14mm RF mount with auto focus and it has pretty much lived on my EOS R for the last 3 weeks on all my architectural shoots. I ended up reviewing it in real world scenario on my channel.
I normally hate manual focus but I did try it a few times on my old Panasonic GH5 and the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 lens using manual focus mode and focus peaking and it was easy with focus peaking. I now have a Nikon Z6II and have this actual lens in my wish list already it is a lens even a while ago I was looking to buy simply because the reviews of it were excellent and sample photos were truly lovely. I'll be using the lens mainly inside museums because some museums are small and so a very wide angle is needed. I know this Samyang lens has a field of view of 115 degrees on a full frame camera.
Yeah, I use it a lot on my older Sony 6300 with focus peaking. My 1dx mk ii hasn’t got peaking, so I usually use an external monitor that has peaking. Anyway, I’m very happy with the image quality of the Rokinon and use it all the time! I’m sure you’re gonna crush it in the museums ;)
Cool video!!! I'm torn between getting the 14mm or the 18mm 2.8, never had any lens wider that 24mm so I don't know how is it going to look like, any thoughts on this? Thanks!
Thanks! They’re both pretty wide. I can only speak for the 14mm, which I use more often than I thought I would! Also, I’d imagine the 18mm would be more similar to a 24mm (obviously). I guess it all comes down to what look you want. The difference between a 24mm and 14mm is enormous, but that’s why I fell in love with it ;)
Thanks for the reply! I guess I'll have to find a way to test them both to decide! Do you feel it is difficult to frame with the 14mm? Since it's so wide? Used it for landscapes? Does the sky and ground look way too big?
I have a question about this lens. When the f stop is all the way down to 2.8, you can only film it with a specific subject in front, right? I recently purchased this lens and tried to do some budget real estate video with it and when I’m filming indoor, I have f stop 2.8, everything is extremely out of focus. That’s what confusing me about this lens...
Hey Teddy! Sounds strange. I think it might be a focus issue. Even though you shoot at f2.8 it should be in focus. The focus pull is very long on this lens, as I mentioned in the video. Also, the infinity focus might not be where the focus ring stops, but a few mm before the stop. Try and investigate this and let me know if it helps. :)
@@idharudharkibkar5717 Well, it depends on how much you move the camera. It’s up to you to keep it the same distance and many vloggers actually prefer to keep it on manual so the lens doesn’t keep on guessing what to focus on. With some practice, manual focus might be the way to go ;)
@@PaulHeimlund I promise last question.. I need a new budget camera for vlogging.. was confused between fuzi xt200 vs fuji x s10.. one has digital stabilization another has ibis.. But xt200 is much cheaper with offers. What should I go for.. Ps. I love bokeh...
No worries ;) There are so many good cameras to choose from! Personally I would have a look at the Sony M50 instead, which is in your price range. I’ve heard a lot of positive reviews of it :)
Thank you for sharing your thought about this lens, as I am a newbie and really like to take some Astrophotography especially *_Milky Ways_* and looking for a lens that I can afford. I only got a Canon EOS 70D and some kit lenses along with Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary Lens. Please check put my channel and let me know if you like any of my contents and advise me how I can improve. As one of my friend says *_Our World is a Shared Experience_* and I believe, *_Life is Short, so Live Long and Prosper_* . Look after yourself and each other. Cheers!!!
Defintely look like an interesting lens to use I use this samyang lens when I'm on my Fuji ua-cam.com/video/9H7dea8Mfgc/v-deo.html and I do love the background seperation it gives me upclose!
You should be famous like Peter makkinon and matti ....
Your time is coming bro 👌
Thanks for your nice comment! Hopefully you’re right ;)
I simply got an extra lens cover, cut a hole in the front and I simply used sticky putty to fix an ND filter to it and use it like that and it works great...
Niko Thanks for the tip, Niko! :)
Just bought this lens for Astrophotography, you definitely should try it. I’m hooked
I just got one of these yesterday. Excellent lens, sharpness and depth of field is incredible at all apertures. I'm old school enough to remember when manual lenses were pretty much all that existed, so no problems for me using the Rokinon 14mm. On my Canon 5D, I can use Live View for focusing using the camera's LCD or the 5" Feelworld monitor (which has a focus peaking option) that I normally use for video work.
Im pretty oldskool too. but like the af so I bought the af version second hand. I know me. Ill forget that it doesn't focus!
Having to manually focus doesn’t bother me but you need to have good vision imgs.love/RokinonLens or wear your glasses/contacts. I use this for weather, architecture, landscapes, family portraits, and sometimes even birth photography. I need more equipment for astrophotography but that is on my list.
I am an astrophotographer, have this lens and it is amazing! Thanks for the review!
If you want to use this lens for videography, there's a cine version of it with smooth aperture, for no clicking and smooth lighting. Optically it's the same lens.
Thanks for the tip ;)
Very underrated channel! Hope you keep producing quality content and gain more subscribers! Well done man
Thanks for your nice comment, Shawn! I will continue to do my best :)
Thanks for turning me on to this lens. It looks like the picture quality is great for the price. I will use it for still photography so it being a manual lens doesn't bother me. It's not the kind of lens for sports or fast action so taking a little more time for manual adjustments isn't a problem.
Unfortunately mine just died after 6 years. I loved this lens for landscape and Astro. Worked great on my Nikon and adapted to my Sonys, but something came loose inside and the barrel shifts back and forth. Camera shop advised that this lens is sealed and isn't manufactured to be able to repair internally. I am about to buy another one though. Still cheaper than $2k for the Nikon version.
Yes next budget ☺️
Never tried astro-photography hmm.....you really should, take a picture of a dark night sky with an 400 iso and a 5 to 10 min exposure with a polar aligned equatorial mount and BOOM, the beautiful milky way in all its glory, yet completely invisible to the naked eye....incredible!
Thanks for the tip! However, I haven’t got a polar aligned eq mount. They’re a bit expensive. Well, xmas is coming up ;)
One of the best lenses you can start out with Astrophotography.
I found 1 used for $150 on facebook marketplace. I have taken some really nice Milky Way shots with it!
@@legacysearches4481 Also have the Samyang 135mm Ed and 75 MM, great Astro lenses.
I have this lens, was going to sell it when I got a 16-35mm lens but then looked at used prices. FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR worth more than $200 CAD to me so I keep it and never use it. But when I do use it. WOW.
It is AWESOME for astrophotography. I've been using it mostly for that. Super sharp, but it has some distorsion and vigneting, which I'm ok with. Try it, you'll love it. Oh, and very nice review.
Thanks, man! I’ll certainly try it out properly for astrophotography. :)
Was confused about what to buy for landscape. You tempted me to buy this. If I am not wrong you are carrying Protactic bag, nice bag.
Hey! Thanks for your comment. Well spotted! It is a Protactic 450 AW. Love it ;)
Just bought mine and paired it up with a sony a6300 and boy...it is fantastic!!
Cool! I use it with a a6300 as well and I love that combo!
@@PaulHeimlund is there a camera setting that you would recommend? It’s a manual lens and does not communicate with the body lol
@@nhqbill Yeah, if I shoot in darker places I might go up to iso 800 and the lens at f2.8. If I’m outside or in a well lit place I use iso 400 and use the lens around f4 to get a sharper image. Try not to go much higher than iso 800, as the image might get grainy... ;)
@@PaulHeimlund thank you for your help! Love your videos! You are awesome!
@@nhqbill cheers mate!
Trying this out on my Canon C100 which has built in ND filters.
Not bad with an APSC format either... I shoot with both full frame A7iii and crop sensor A6600 - the Samyang gives me a very useful 21mm equivalent on the crop camera and the corner sharpness actualy improves...
How were you able to get that video footage to look like that ? Did you get the filter you referenced in your video?
I didn’t use any filter. That’s how it looks like straight out of the box ;)
Hey man you are awesome your video style is veering soothing ❤️❤️
Thanks! Glad you liked it 😁🙏🏼
Does anyone know the name of the music kicks in from 0.24 ??? I am looking for that music for about 6months now. Also great content. I am a big fan of Samyang lenses. They are amazing.
Hey! The song is called "Be Yourself" by FASSounds, and is only found on artlist.io. If you use my link in the description you get 2 months for free when you sign up :)
I loved your review and wanted to say thank you! I just bought the lens instead of getting a zoom. I don't really need a zoom. But id didn't want to sacrifice the depth by getting an F4 lens. So thanks again. You are a top geezer. A TOP geezer
Cheers, geezer! Great to hear ;)
I just bought (used one) SAMYANG 14mm f/2.8 for my SONY ZV-E10, and I'm trying to make some settings for vlogging... 1st problem I had is about that lens is not compatible, and I fixed it, after that 2nd problem is like when I move from a side to a side (while filming) the image kinda late, and now It works properly (happened for like 5 min) . So I would like to know what could it be, and what settings You recommend for vlogging on my SONY ZV-E10 with this amazing lens. Thank You.
you make your presentation enjoy to watch. TQVM
Anyone else using the Samyang 14mm f/2.8? I just love it!
Hi thanks for the video. Greetings from Nairobi. Where did you buy the lens from I heard 250 usd
@@oinosamuel Hey Sam! Thanks for the comment! I got mine on amazon, although with free shipping. Shipping and import taxes to Nairobi might be high. Check out this link: www.amazon.com/Samyang-SY14M-C-Ultra-Fixed-Angle/dp/B006MI1T4A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DHK0OA1CTSGT&keywords=samyang+14mm&qid=1556236703&s=gateway&sprefix=samyang+14%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1
Hope you find a good deal ;)
i got it today so excited to use it
thank you., a lot of information for just one lens, like WB n IS n video performance... made me suscribe to your channel :)
Thanks! Great to hear :)
me too!
Fantastic Review as always! I recently purchased the Samyang 14mm RF mount with auto focus and it has pretty much lived on my EOS R for the last 3 weeks on all my architectural shoots. I ended up reviewing it in real world scenario on my channel.
Brilliant! I wish my Samyang had auto focus ;)
Thanks !!! What about ND filter? Works with NiSi Swift VND
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I follow you now 😊❤
I normally hate manual focus but I did try it a few times on my old Panasonic GH5 and the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 lens using manual focus mode and focus peaking and it was easy with focus peaking. I now have a Nikon Z6II and have this actual lens in my wish list already it is a lens even a while ago I was looking to buy simply because the reviews of it were excellent and sample photos were truly lovely. I'll be using the lens mainly inside museums because some museums are small and so a very wide angle is needed. I know this Samyang lens has a field of view of 115 degrees on a full frame camera.
Yeah, I use it a lot on my older Sony 6300 with focus peaking. My 1dx mk ii hasn’t got peaking, so I usually use an external monitor that has peaking.
Anyway, I’m very happy with the image quality of the Rokinon and use it all the time! I’m sure you’re gonna crush it in the museums ;)
@@PaulHeimlund Crush it? Maybe if some fat lady falls on my camera yeah, lol. Yeah the lens will be excellent in museums.
@@djteknovibe93 Haaahahaa! Stay away from the drunk, fat ladies in the museums ;)
@@PaulHeimlund I will for definite I don't wanna be bowled over like i'm a pin in ten pin bowling, lol.
Thanks for your review. I hope you get more subs because your contents are amazing.
Thanks for your feedback, Bert! Fingers crossed for more subs, that would be awesome :)
How do you get the Samyang lens profile there? I don't have any Samyang options. Thanks
That’s strange. Make sure you have the last version of Lightroom...
Thx a lot for making good review with Samyang lens.
I took this lens on Canon m 50, and I couldn't find the adapter, can u please help me abou this subcejt
Cool video!!! I'm torn between getting the 14mm or the 18mm 2.8, never had any lens wider that 24mm so I don't know how is it going to look like, any thoughts on this? Thanks!
Thanks! They’re both pretty wide. I can only speak for the 14mm, which I use more often than I thought I would! Also, I’d imagine the 18mm would be more similar to a 24mm (obviously). I guess it all comes down to what look you want. The difference between a 24mm and 14mm is enormous, but that’s why I fell in love with it ;)
Thanks for the reply! I guess I'll have to find a way to test them both to decide! Do you feel it is difficult to frame with the 14mm? Since it's so wide? Used it for landscapes? Does the sky and ground look way too big?
Thanks Buddy good one.
Thanks, mate :)
I have a question about this lens. When the f stop is all the way down to 2.8, you can only film it with a specific subject in front, right? I recently purchased this lens and tried to do some budget real estate video with it and when I’m filming indoor, I have f stop 2.8, everything is extremely out of focus. That’s what confusing me about this lens...
Hey Teddy! Sounds strange. I think it might be a focus issue. Even though you shoot at f2.8 it should be in focus. The focus pull is very long on this lens, as I mentioned in the video. Also, the infinity focus might not be where the focus ring stops, but a few mm before the stop. Try and investigate this and let me know if it helps. :)
Is it good for real estate?
It’s great for real estate! :)
Very nicely done content...also, u look like a twin of David Bowie :)
Thanks!
Your videos are great wish you more subs... Im new subbed. Also please cover sound equipments mics🤟
Thanks for that, zafar! I will definitely try to cover mics in the near future ;)
This fits on the Sony a7iii right? And would you recommend it for shooting real estate videos?
For sure! Just make sure you get the e mount. It’s gonna be awesome for real estate!
@@PaulHeimlund thank you for the help and fast reply!
@@PaulHeimlund subed and will be watching all your videos and new ones, thanks a lot mate!
@@Woody-gx8bd Great to have you here, mate!
Would this lens for for 170 used be a good deal. Canon
Is this a fisheye lens?
Nope, wide angle 😊
Fantastic. Thanks heaps.
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Check out the Rokinon 10mm F2.8 ED lens
Did u shoot this whole video with the lense your describing?
All b roll is shot with the 14mm. Towards the end I also swap my 70mm to the 14mm so that you can see how wide it is
thank u, Paul:,)
is it worth the money because you have a amazon referral money link
Can you use manual lense for walking vlogging.. with xt4 fuji.. it has ibs
Oh yes! If your camera has ibis it’s great for vlogging :)
@@PaulHeimlund I read so many reviews saying manual lense will not be able to keep you
in focus while walking as distance from.camera keep changing.??
@@idharudharkibkar5717 Well, it depends on how much you move the camera. It’s up to you to keep it the same distance and many vloggers actually prefer to keep it on manual so the lens doesn’t keep on guessing what to focus on. With some practice, manual focus might be the way to go ;)
@@PaulHeimlund I promise last question..
I need a new budget camera for vlogging.. was confused between fuzi xt200 vs fuji x s10.. one has digital stabilization another has ibis..
But xt200 is much cheaper with offers. What should I go for..
Ps. I love bokeh...
No worries ;)
There are so many good cameras to choose from! Personally I would have a look at the Sony M50 instead, which is in your price range. I’ve heard a lot of positive reviews of it :)
Hi! Thanks for the review. Is this compatible with a Nikon Z50? :)
Although my review is for Canon cameras, Samyang also have a dedicated 14mm for Nikon Z cameras :)
Which lens are you filming with this video ? The vlog I’m watching I mean
Hey! I’m using Tamron 24-70mm f2.8. I’ve done a video on it if you’re interested ;)
Studio Heimlund yes I am interested :)
Glad I didnt buy this for vloging if the whites will be that blown out and no stabilization! thank you! Liked and Subbed!
Hey Jordan! I’m glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for the like and sub :)
Great value lens. The new "XP" version is even better, but you do pay for it.
I have the Walimex Pro version. £119 from amazon warehouse inc. 20% off.
Still a good buy in 2024!
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Thank you for sharing your thought about this lens, as I am a newbie and really like to take some Astrophotography especially *_Milky Ways_* and looking for a lens that I can afford. I only got a Canon EOS 70D and some kit lenses along with Sigma 100-400mm Contemporary Lens. Please check put my channel and let me know if you like any of my contents and advise me how I can improve. As one of my friend says *_Our World is a Shared Experience_* and I believe, *_Life is Short, so Live Long and Prosper_* . Look after yourself and each other. Cheers!!!
Defintely look like an interesting lens to use I use this samyang lens when I'm on my Fuji ua-cam.com/video/9H7dea8Mfgc/v-deo.html and I do love the background seperation it gives me upclose!
Hey! Checked out your video. Great info! Cheers and enjoy the sun in Kuala Lumpur ;)
Studio Heimlund cheers mate! Rainy the whole day today which is a nice change, cos been super hot past few days 😀